Weak in the Knees Ch. 02 - Sex Stories

Weak in the Knees Ch. 02

... in an electric wheelchair with the possibility that I can't work, and if it gets bad enough, I may not draw again.

"Not to mention what that means for the fact that it's genetic, and could very well get passed down to children, though she said it isn't a certainty. And I've been reading. She told me to get a flu shot every year, and everyone around me needs it too because death can happen from complications from MS, like if the flu gets into the lungs, or from infection.

"Plus, forget dating. Zayne is an amazing guy, but Brinxton truly was a gem among a bunch of assholes. I start my dating life like this, but that's not what the future looks like. Who would want that? I'm already a bad choice due to being bisexual to most people, and now add on sick too. Doesn't bode well for an actual relationship. Kali's hope for me was lost."

Diego motioned with both hands, palms towards Zach, as if asking him to pump the brakes. Zach stopped and took a deep breath, letting it out again before he nodded his head at Diego.

"I'm sorry," Zach sighed out. "I'm such a mess right now."

"No apology needed, I'm just asking you to slow down so we can tackle these one at a time, instead of all at once," Diego explained, "So, MS. That's a big diagnosis, but it's better than not knowing and the disease progressing anyway. There are lots of accommodations we can look into along the way but I'm sure that isn't the kind of reassurance you want right now."

Zach gave a shrug. "I know ...

... what they are. We've done enough of them for Zayne, though it gets trickier when it affects other parts of the body. I wouldn't be able to keep doing the work I'm doing now though. I could still do the plans but not going to the sites if I keep getting sicker."

"We can cross that bridge when we get to it. There are things like drones and video conferences and telepresence. So, next up is the genetic aspect," Diego said. "Nadya is already here, so short of the Spartan option (which is not an option for me, if my opinion counts for anything) we will just have to wait and see and make sure we monitor her for early symptoms."

Zach nodded his head at that, knowing that Diego was right. "I can't imagine having a sick dad would be easy for her either. At least Zayne's health concerns are fairly steady and predictable now. Mine won't be. Will that ruin her childhood?"

"Nah," Diego answered with a wave of his hand, "Kids accept reality as a matter of course as they grow up and will react to your illness as you do. Whether she sees you constantly upset over your condition or determined to live the best life you can, that will teach her how to approach her own struggles in life."

Zach looked at Diego like he was seeing him anew. "You're really insightful. In a way that I can't seem to grasp onto for myself, but at least you're here to tell me the things I probably should have already thought of."

Diego dismissed the compliment, "You'd do the same for anyone else in this ...